Staff Psychologist (DOM-SUD)

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck The Domiciliary Substance Use Disorder (DOM-SUD) Staff Psychologist serves as a core member of the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The psychologist delivers a full range of psychological services assessment, diagnosis, evidence-based psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary consultation to Veterans with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This role supports both residential and outpatient SUD programs, contributes to program development and evaluation, and provides guidance to multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, integrated behavioral health care. Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Clinical (90%) - Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments addressing mental health, substance use, cognitive functioning, risk factors (suicidal/homicidal/violence), and psychosocial needs in both residential and outpatient settings. - Diagnose mental disorders and develop individualized treatment plans for co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. - Provide evidence-based psychotherapies (individual, group, couples, and family) with a focus on time-limited, recovery-oriented care. - Screen Veterans for admission into residential SUD programs, determine psychological stability, and identify urgent mental health needs. - Deliver psychoeducation to individuals, families, and groups on SUD, mental health, preventive strategies, and treatment adherence. - Monitor treatment progress, maintain contact with community supports and families, and participate in discharge planning and provider hand-offs. - Provide consultation to interdisciplinary team members managing complex cases involving substance use and co-occurring disorders. Administrative - Participate in Mental Health Service administrative activities, including committees, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives. - Assist in developing and refining clinical programming for Veterans served by the DOM-SUD Program. - Support ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement efforts. - Ensure compliance with national and local performance measures, documentation standards, and VA operational policy. Teaching & Training - Provide clinical instruction and supervision to psychology trainees, addiction fellows, psychiatry residents, medical students, and other interprofessional learners. Research & Evaluation - Engage in program evaluation activities and participate in approved research efforts contributing to improved SUD treatment outcomes. Other Responsibilities - Participate in ad-hoc service opportunities and special projects supporting Medical Center priorities. Work Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Telework: Not Available (Ad-hoc only) Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn15edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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